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based
[ beyst ]
adjective
- having a specified object or material as its base or foundation or as its primary constituent (often used in combination):
Our house was one of the three stone-based houses of that era, built by my maternal grandfather.
- established, grounded, or focused on a specified principle or belief, fact, method, etc. (often used in combination):
It’s a culturally based phys ed curriculum that uses Indian traditions and values to teach healthy lifestyle habits.
There are a number of promising evidence-based treatment modalities to address depression.
- having a specified place as its primary location or headquarters; stationed or situated (often used in combination):
A centrally based Houston media agency is looking for a Digital Account Manager to help with a key communications client.
The Chicago-based HIV/AIDS organization provides housing, healthcare, and substance abuse programs for its clients.
- having a specified origin or source (often used in combination):
They want to replace animal-based foods with plant-based milks and vegetable protein.
- Slang. true to one’s self or secure in one’s beliefs regardless of what others think, especially when those beliefs fall outside of the mainstream:
Her presentation was so based—did you see the teacher's expression? Priceless!
interjection
- (used to express approval or respect, especially in response to a social media post):
Based. At least somebody shows some spine on this forum.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of base 1( def ).
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ· adjective
- well-based adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of based1
Example Sentences
The college said it would aim to ensure applicants are evaluated based on their ability to "engage constructively with different perspectives, show empathy and participate in civil discourse".
The early January enforcement actions involved about 60 agents from El Centro Sector, based in the Imperial Valley, near the U.S.
The Welsh government's 10-year plan will focus on early intervention without delay and more social prescribing which connects people to community based activities.
Community Peacemaker Teams, a human rights group based in Iraqi Kurdistan, says that hundreds of civilians have been killed by drone and air strikes in and around the Forbidden Zone.
The FA has been taking legal advice since the landmark UK Supreme Court ruling two weeks ago that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex under equalities law.
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